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Turnout for Nevada's 2026 primary is low. Is it breaking any records?
By Mini Racker, Eric Neugeboren, Kate Reynolds, Oona MillikenIn today's Indy Elections: A new look at the money race in Southern Nevada's congressional districts. Who's winning?

Nevada's per pupil funding is more than $3,000 less than the national average. Here's what the three major gubernatorial candidates want to do to address school funding if elected.

As top Assembly leader leaves, 3 Dems say they have what it takes to protect a purple seat
By Kate ReynoldsNevada's closest election in 2024 was in this district, which outgoing Assm. Sandra Jauregui (D-Las Vegas) won by just 250 votes.

Advertisers have spent about $14 million on airtime so far this year, but more than one-third of those dollars are from groups whose funders' identities aren't public information.

In bid for governor, Ford focuses on affordability, slams 'Lombardo-Trump economy'
By Tabitha MuellerThough he faces a challenge from Washoe County Commissioner Alexis Hill (D), Ford's campaign has effectively ignored the primary, focusing instead on Lombardo.

David Flippo has been locked in a hotly contested House primary with former state Sen. James Settelmeyer, who has Lombardo and Amodei endorsements.

How can Dems win the White House in 2028? This think tank says move to the middle.
By Kate Reynolds, Isabella AldreteAt the Las Vegas event, national and Nevada-based Democratic insiders said the party had lost ground in virtually every state in 2024 because it moved too far left.

In the GOP-leaning open seat, the June primary is likely to decide the state's newest member of Congress.

Who's behind super PAC spending in Nevada's most competitive congressional race?
By Mini Racker, Isabella Aldrete, Tabitha Mueller, Oona Milliken, Kate ReynoldsIn today's edition: More on that fiery AG debate. Plus: Who's behind the shadowy group backing James Settelmeyer; rival hate websites; and the interest group advocating for mail-in voting.

A Democrat has never won the Northern Nevada seat where Rep. Mark Amodei (R-NV) is retiring. The primary will decide the party's champion.

Seeds of Nevada's bitter attorney general Democratic primary were planted in the Legislature
By Tabitha Mueller, Kate ReynoldsAs state Senate leader, Nicole Cannizzaro held great power to stifle her opponent's policy ambitions. Her defenders say Zach Conine's bills failed on their own merits.

Early voting kicks off for Nevada's June primary
By Eric NeugeborenThere are about 130 early voting sites scattered across every county, with some open each of the next 14 days and others open only on weekends.

Find out in our latest fact brief.

Can nonpartisan voters vote in Nevada's primaries?
By Eric NeugeborenFind out in our latest fact brief.

Debate between Democrats running for AG in Nevada devolves into mudslinging
By Kate Reynolds, Howard StutzSenate Majority Leader Nicole Cannizzaro and Treasurer Zach Conine spent an hour criticizing each other's integrity, records in office and large campaign donors while briefly engaging on policy.

Voters are fired up over data centers. Do Nevada candidates care?
By Eric NeugeborenFrom the governor's race to a contest for a rural county commission seat, data centers have emerged as a central issue in elections up and down — and even on — Nevada ballots this year amid growing public opposition.

Outside money pours into Nevada attorney general race
By Mini Racker, Tabitha Mueller, Kate Reynolds, Oona MillikenNearly 2 million mail ballots have been sent out, and thousands have been accepted. We're wrapping up our primary previews, campaign ads are rolling in, and early voting starts Saturday.

Vote against a big labor priority? Nevada unions want to make it hurt.
By Kate Reynolds, Isabella AldreteNevada's unions are some of the strongest in the country. 2026 is a case study in what happens when they use their political power to unseat lawmakers who voted against their priorities.

The longtime lawmaker from Reno thinks 2026 is Democrats' best chance to flip Nevada's only GOP-held congressional seat.

In district held by top Assembly leader, recovery advocate faces off with union organizer
By Isabella AldreteRecovery advocate Ryan Hampton is set to square off against Maria Teresa Hank, 57, a flight attendant for Southwest and shop steward with Transport Workers Union Local 556. Both have made healthcare and affordability a key part of their campaigns in the race, which is likely to be one of the most competitive primaries this season.